HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATCS IMP MCQ

1)   Match the following group 1 items with group 2 items and select the correct option.
1. Radial motor --------------------------- A. Swash plate
2. Axial motor ----------------------------- B. Crank shaft motor
3. Orbit -------------------------------------- C. Vane motor
4. Low torque motor ---------------------- D. Geroller motor

a. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

b. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
c. 1-C, 2- A, 3-B, 4-D
d. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
ANSWER: 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

2)   Cam lobe hydraulic motor is a type of

a. axial hydraulic motor
b. orbit hydraulic motor
c. gear hydraulic motor
d. radial hydraulic motor
ANSWER: radial hydraulic motor

3)   Which of the following is a type of low-torque high-speed motor?

a. radial piston motors
b. axial piston motors
c. bent axis motor
d. gear motor
ANSWER: gear motor

4)   Motors used in high speed applications have

a. high torque with high speed
b. low torque with high speed
c. high torque with low speed
d. none of the above
ANSWER: low torque with high speed

5)   Which motor causes heavy loads due to its usage in order to move at constant lower speed
a. Low-torque high-speed motors
b. High-torque low-speed motors
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: High-torque low-speed motors

6)   Low-torque high-speed motors are used in

a. cranes
b. winches
c. fans
d. all of the above
ANSWER: fans

7)   What is the function of hydraulic motor?

1. hydraulic motor converts hydraulic oil under pressure into torque and angular displacement
2. hydraulic motor converts hydraulic oil under pressure into force and linear displacement
3. hydraulic motor converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy
4. hydraulic motor converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy
a. 1 and 4
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 2 and 4
ANSWER: 1 and 3

8)   When does holding piston keep the angle between yoke and cylinder block maximum?
a. when set pressure is greater than load pressure
b. when set pressure is less than load pressure
c. when set pressure and load pressure are same
d. all of the above
ANSWER: when set pressure is greater than load pressure

9)   What is the maximum angle between cylinder block and shaft axis?
a. 30o
b. 50o
c. 45o
d. all of the above
ANSWER: 30o
10)   What happens when the distance between flange and cylinder block is varied?
a. piston displacement cannot be varied
b. variable flow rate of fluid can be achieved
c. fixed flow rate can be achieved
d. all of the above
ANSWER: variable flow rate of fluid can be achieved

11)   In which of these pumps, swash plate is replaced by cylinder block?

a. bent axis piston pump
b. radial piston pump
c. axial piston pump
d. none of the above
ANSWER: bent axis piston pump

12)   A bent axis piston pump has

a. pump axis bent
b. cylinder block which is inclined at an angle to the drive shaft
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: cylinder block which is inclined at an angle to the drive shaft

13)   Which of the following statements are true?

1. piston pumps are self priming
2. piston pumps require high maintenance
3. piston pumps have low cost of production
4. piston pumps have low volumetric efficiency
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. all of the above
ANSWER: 1 and 2

14)   What will be the discharge of oil in axial piston pump, when the angle of swash plate is zer
a. discharge of oil is maximum
b. discharge of oil is minimum
c. there is no discharge of oil
d. none of the above
ANSWER: there is no discharge of oil
15)   When the angle of swash plate decreases
a. flow rate increases
b. flow rate decreases
c. flow rate does not depend on swash plate angle
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow rate decreases

16)   In axial piston pump, the yoke is pushed away from cylinder block due to which,
a. yoke angle increases
b. swash plate angle decreases
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: yoke angle increases

17)   Angle of swash plate in axial piston pump is adjusted by

a. compensator
b. yoke
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

18)   Which factors are considered while designing a axial piston pump?

a. use of swash plate
b. application in open loop or closed loop circuit
c. design of bent axis piston pump
d. all of the above
ANSWER: all of the above

19)   In which of these pumps, swash plate is used to translate the motion of rotating shaft into
reciprocating motion?
a. radial piston pumps
b. axial piston pump
c. bent axis piston pump
d. all of the above
ANSWER: axial piston pump
20)   How is the arrangement of pistons in piston pumps?
a. axially
b. radially
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.
1)   Which fluid is used in hydraulic power systems?
a. water
b. oil
c. non-compressible fluid
d. all of the above
ANSWER: all of the above

2)   Pressure of 1 bar is equal to

a. 14.5 psi
b. 145 psi
c. 12.5 psi
d. 145 x 10-6 psi
ANSWER: 14.5 psi

3)   . Why is fluid power preferred in mobile vehicles?

1. Power can be transmitted without any delay

2. When overloaded, fluid power systems stop without damaging the components
3. Speed variation cannot be achieved
4. Fluid is non-compressible
a. 1 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 1 and 2
ANSWER: 1, 2 and 4

4)   What effect does overloading have on fluid power and electrical systems?
a. electrical components get damaged in electrical systems
b. fluid power system stops working without damaging the components
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.
5)   How is power transmitted in fluid power systems?
a. power is transmitted instantaneously
b. power is transmitted gradually
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: power is transmitted instantaneously

6)   Generally liquids are non-compressible but when a large pressure of 70 bar is applied, petro
can be compressed up to
a. 0.5% of its original volume
b. 1% of its original volume
c. 5% of its original volume
d. none of the above
ANSWER: 0.5% of its original volume

7)   Can all hydraulic fluids be compressed when extremely large pressure is applied?
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: Yes

8)   The resistance offered to the flow of fluid inside a piston develops into
a. pressure
b. force
c. stress
d. all of the above
ANSWER: pressure

9)   At low pressures, liquids are

a. compressible
b. non-compressible
c. unpredictable
ANSWER: non-compressible

10)   Which of the following statements are false?

1. Pressure is resistance to flow
2. Friction creates pressure
3. Load cannot create pressure on the system
4. The pressure developed decreases if load offers more resistance
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 and 4
d. none of the above
ANSWER: 3 and 4

11)   In hydraulic systems,

a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
b. the electrical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
c. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and converted into electrical energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy

12)   Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?

a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir
ANSWER: valve

13)   Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using

a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
d. none of the above
ANSWER: none of the above

14)   Accessories used in a hydraulic power unit adjust pressure and are used to generate flow
direction of the fluid.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

15)   Which of the following statements are true?

1. Bell housing connects motor and pump
2. Centrifugal pump is a non-positive displacement pump
3. Centrifugal pumps allow the back flow of fluid from delivery side to the suction side of the pu
4. The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil  
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. all of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3 and 4

16)   What is the relation between speed and flow rate for fixed displacement vane pump?
a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor
b. flow rate decreases with increase in speed of rotor
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with change in speed
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor

17)   In fixed displacement vane pump,

a. flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure
b. flow rate increases with increase in working pressure
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with working pressure
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure

18)   Which type of motion is transmitted by hydraulic actuators?

a. linear motion
b. rotary motion
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

19)   What is the function of electric actuator?

a. converts electrical energy into mechanical torque
b. converts mechanical torque into electrical energy
c. converts mechanical energy into mechanical torque
d. none of the above
ANSWER: converts electrical energy into mechanical torque

20)   Which of the following is a hydraulic cylinder based on construction?

a. single acting cylinder
b. double acting cylinder
c. welded design cylinder
d. all of the above
ANSWER: welded design cylinder

21)   Which energy is converted into mechanical energy by the hydraulic cylinders?

a. hydrostatic energy
b. hydrodynamic energy
c. electrical energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: hydrostatic energy

22)   What is the advantage of using a single acting cylinder?

a. high cost and reliable
b. honing inside the inner surface of pump is not required
c. piston seals are not required
d. all of the above
ANSWER: piston seals are not required

23)   What is the function of a flow control valve?

a. flow control valve changes the direction of oil flow
b. flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil

24)   What does the numbers in 4/2 valve mean?

a. 4 positions and 2 ways
b. 4 ways and 2 positions
c. none of the above
ANSWER: 4 ways and 2 positions

25)   Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?

a. AC solenoid
b. DC solenoid
c. both AC and DC solenoids
d. none of the above
ANSWER: AC solenoid
26)   Which stage in two stage direction control valve is solenoid operated?
a. main stage direction control valve
b. pilot stage direction control valve
c. both stages in two stage direction control are solenoid operated
d. none of the above
ANSWER: pilot stage direction control valve

27)   Which of the following statements are true for accumulator used in hydraulic systems?
1. Accumulator stores fluid with pressure
2. Accumulator stores fluid without any pressure
3. Accumulator stores compressible liquid
4. Spring is used as an external source to keep the fluid under hydraulic pressure
a. 1, 3 and 4
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 4
d. 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: 1 and 4

28)   Which of the following is a gas charged accumulator?

a. bladder type
b. spring loaded accumulator
c. weighted accumulator
d. all of the above
ANSWER: bladder type

29)   How is pressure of fluid under piston calculated in a weighted accumulator?

a. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston area)
b. pressure of fluid = (piston area / weight added)
c. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston force)
d. pressure of fluid = (piston force / weight added)
ANSWER: pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston area)

30)   Which of the following gas is used in gas charged accumulator?

a. oxygen
b. nitrogen
c. carbon dioxide
d. all of the above
ANSWER: nitrogen
31)   The relation for rapid change in pressure and volume adiabatically is given as
a. p0 v0 = p1 v1 = p2 v2
b. p0 v0 = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
c. p0 v0n = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
d. none of the above
ANSWER: p0 v0n = p1 v1n = p2 v2n

32)   Why is the pilot operated check valve used in clamping operation?

a. to reduce leakage in spool valve
b. to avoid decrease in pressure during clamping
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

33)   Which area does the part shown below indicate?

a. rod area
b. full bore area
c. annulus area
d. none of the above
ANSWER: annulus area

34)   Which of the following statements is true?

a. Meter-in feed circuits have speed control in two directions
b. Standard block feed circuits have speed control in two directions
c. Tank line feed control systems have speed control only in one direction
d. all of the above
ANSWER: Standard block feed circuits have speed control in two directions
35)   Leakage in rotary chucks can be compensated by
a. flow control valve
b. pilot operated check valve
c. accumulator
d. all of the above
ANSWER: accumulator

36)   Which valve is used to block the accumulator from the system for the purpose of safety?
a. pilot valve
b. needle valve
c. detent valve
d. all of the above
ANSWER: needle valve

37)   Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in industrial applications
a. hydraulic systems
b. pneumatic systems
c. both systems generate same energy
d. cannot say
ANSWER: hydraulic systems

38)   Which type of compressor requires a reservoir for compressed air and why?
a. rotary compressor to avoid pulsating effect
b. reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect
c. both rotary and reciprocating compressors to avoid pulsating effect
d. none of the above
ANSWER: reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect

39)   Which of the following factors is/are considered while selecting a compressor?

a. type of oil filter required
b. volumetric efficiency
c. viscosity of the liquids used
d. all of the above
ANSWER: volumetric efficiency
40)   Which of the following is a component used in air generation system?
a. pressure switch
b. pressure gauge
c. drier
d. intercooler
ANSWER: drier

41)   Where is an intercooler connected in a two stage compressor?

a. intercooler is connected after the two stage compressor
b. intercooler is connected between the two stages of the compressor
c. intercooler is connected before the two stage compressor
d. none of the above
ANSWER: intercooler is connected between the two stages of the compressor

42)   Give significance of every digit used to denote a flow control valve 2.03
A. 3 denotes the forward movement
B. 3 denotes the backward movement
C. 2 denotes the cylinder number
D. 2 denotes the flow control valve number
a. B and C
b. A and C
c. A and D
d. B and D
ANSWER: B and C

43)   Which of the following notations is used to represent a regulator unit?

a. 3.0
b. 0.3
c. 3
d. none of the above
ANSWER: 0.3

44)   Which of the following logic valve is known as shuttle valve?

a. OR gate
b. AND gate
c. NOR gate
d. NAND
ANSWER: OR gate
45)   In pneumatic systems, AND gate is also known as
a. check valve
b. shuttle valve
c. dual pressure valve
d. none of the above
ANSWER: dual pressure valve

46)   What is a pressure sequence valve?

a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve
ANSWER: it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve

47)   Overlapping of signals in pneumatic systems can be avoided by using

a. rolling lever valve
b. idle roller lever valve
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

48)   What is the notation used for the sequence of operations mentioned below?

1. Cylinder A undergoes forward stroke

2. Cylinder B undergoes forward stroke
3. Cylinder A undergoes backward stroke
4. Cylinder B undergoes backward stroke
a. A– B– A+ B+
b. A+ B– A+ B–
c. A+ B+ A– B–
d. A+ B–
   A+ B–
ANSWER: A+ B+ A– B–

49)   Which of the following statements is true for cascade method which is used to draw a pne
circuit?
a. signal processing valves are connected in parallel
b. when the number of signal processing valves are greater than 4, the signals are strong
c. cascade method does not consider the cost factor
d. all of the above
ANSWER: cascade method does not consider the cost factor

50)   What is the part, shown in below diagram of 3/2 valve, called?

a. manually operated valve

b. pilot operated valve
c. pressure electric converter
d. none of the above
ANSWER: pilot operated valve

1. Heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids in big

machines. The power system of such machines can be described as
a) Reciprocating
b) Pneumatic
c) Hydraulic
d) Hybrid

Answer: c
Explanation: The power system of heavy and big machines can be described
by hydraulic systems and heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting
fluids in big machines.
2. The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is
a) Pascal’s principle
b) Boyle’s law
c) Bernoulli’s principle
d) The fluid flow principle

Answer: a
Explanation: Pascal’s principle is the basis of hydraulic system which states
that the water exerts pressure in all direction.
3. Pneumatic and other power systems can support three kinds of
motion; they are
a) Linear, reciprocating, and random motion
b) Linear, flowing, and rotary motion
c) Linear, zigzag, and spiral motion
d) Linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion

Answer: d
Explanation: Pneumatic systems are the systems that control the process
where the motion is in air and can support linear, reciprocating, and rotary
motion.
4. A single acting cylinder can be pressurized externally from one
direction only.
a) True
b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: Pressure variation is possible only if the force is acting from one
direction if the force will be acting from multiple directions then the force
cancellation is also possible.
5. A one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a compressor, but
doesn’t let it out, is a
a) Check valve
b) Receiver valve
c) Control valve
d) Three way valve

Answer: a
Explanation: Check valve is a one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of
a compressor, but doesn’t let it out as the name indicates it allows air to enter
as it has one entrance.
6. Series circuits work on both hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
a) True
b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: Series circuits are the circuits where the components are
connected in series and the component is called lumped component and work
for both hydraulic and pneumatic error detectors.
7. 5/2 way single solenoid valve has:
a) 2 ports 2 positions
b) 5 ports 2 positions
c) 5 ports 5 positions
d) 2 ports 5 positions
Answer: b
Explanation: 5/2 way single solenoid valve is the valve in which the valve is
in the shape of solenoid has 5 ports equally spaced and 2 flow positions.
8. The ____________________ converts the compressed air energy into
mechanical energy in the form of linear movement in one direction only.
a) Piston cylinders
b) Double acting cylinders
c) Single acting cylinders
d) Hydraulic pumps

Answer: c
Explanation: Single acting cylinders converts the compressed air energy into
mechanical energy in the form of linear movement in one direction only.
9. A _____________ restricts air flow.
a) Throttle valve
b) Shuttle valve
c) Directional control valve
d) Single acting cylinder

Answer: a
Explanation: Air valve is restricted by the valve it allows only that entry as
desired and throttle valve restricts the airflow.
10. When the piston area of the cylinder is connected to the atmosphere,
the piston of the single-acting cylinder is pressed by the spring to the
________________
a) Cylinder center
b) Cylinder down
c) Cylinder bottom
d) Cylinder upper

Answer: a
Explanation: Piston is the part in the cylinder that is used to create the
pressure difference and in case of single-acting cylinder it is pressed by the
spring to the cylinder center .

1)   Which fluid is used in hydraulic power systems?

a. water
b. oil
c. non-compressible fluid
d. all of the above
ANSWER: all of the above

2)   Pressure of 1 bar is equal to

a. 14.5 psi
b. 145 psi
c. 12.5 psi
d. 145 x 10-6 psi
ANSWER: 14.5 psi
3)   . Why is fluid power preferred in mobile vehicles?
1. Power can be transmitted without any delay
2. When overloaded, fluid power systems stop without damaging the components
3. Speed variation cannot be achieved
4. Fluid is non-compressible
a. 1 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 1 and 2
ANSWER: 1, 2 and 4

4)   What effect does overloading have on fluid power and electrical systems?
a. electrical components get damaged in electrical systems
b. fluid power system stops working without damaging the components
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

5)   How is power transmitted in fluid power systems?

a. power is transmitted instantaneously
b. power is transmitted gradually
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: power is transmitted instantaneously

6)   Generally liquids are non-compressible but when a large pressure of 70 bar is applied, petroleum oil
compressed up to
a. 0.5% of its original volume
b. 1% of its original volume
c. 5% of its original volume
d. none of the above
ANSWER: 0.5% of its original volume
7)   Can all hydraulic fluids be compressed when extremely large pressure is applied?
a. Yes
b. No
ANSWER: Yes

8)   The resistance offered to the flow of fluid inside a piston develops into
a. pressure
b. force
c. stress
d. all of the above
ANSWER: pressure

9)   At low pressures, liquids are

a. compressible
b. non-compressible
c. unpredictable
ANSWER: non-compressible

10)   Which of the following statements are false?

1. Pressure is resistance to flow
2. Friction creates pressure
3. Load cannot create pressure on the system
4. The pressure developed decreases if load offers more resistance
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 and 4
d. none of the above
ANSWER: 3 and 4

11)   In hydraulic systems,

a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
b. the electrical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy

c. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and converted into electrical energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
12)   Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?
a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir
ANSWER: valve

13)   Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using

a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
d. none of the above
ANSWER: none of the above

14)   Accessories used in a hydraulic power unit adjust pressure and are used to generate flow and dire
the fluid.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

15)   Which of the following statements are true?

1. Bell housing connects motor and pump
2. Centrifugal pump is a non-positive displacement pump
3. Centrifugal pumps allow the back flow of fluid from delivery side to the suction side of the pump
4. The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil  
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. all of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3 and 4

16)   What is the relation between speed and flow rate for fixed displacement vane pump?
a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor
b. flow rate decreases with increase in speed of rotor
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with change in speed
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor
17)   In fixed displacement vane pump,
a. flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure
b. flow rate increases with increase in working pressure
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with working pressure
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure

18)   Which type of motion is transmitted by hydraulic actuators?

a. linear motion
b. rotary motion
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

19)   What is the function of electric actuator?

a. converts electrical energy into mechanical torque
b. converts mechanical torque into electrical energy
c. converts mechanical energy into mechanical torque
d. none of the above
ANSWER: converts electrical energy into mechanical torque

20)   Which of the following is a hydraulic cylinder based on construction?

a. single acting cylinder
b. double acting cylinder
c. welded design cylinder
d. all of the above
ANSWER: welded design cylinder

21)   Which energy is converted into mechanical energy by the hydraulic cylinders?

a. hydrostatic energy
b. hydrodynamic energy
c. electrical energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: hydrostatic energy

22)   What is the advantage of using a single acting cylinder?

a. high cost and reliable
b. honing inside the inner surface of pump is not required
c. piston seals are not required
d. all of the above
ANSWER: piston seals are not required

23)   What is the function of a flow control valve?

a. flow control valve changes the direction of oil flow
b. flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil

24)   What does the numbers in 4/2 valve mean?

a. 4 positions and 2 ways
b. 4 ways and 2 positions
c. none of the above
ANSWER: 4 ways and 2 positions

25)   Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?

a. AC solenoid
b. DC solenoid
c. both AC and DC solenoids
d. none of the above
ANSWER: AC solenoid

26)   Which stage in two stage direction control valve is solenoid operated?

a. main stage direction control valve
b. pilot stage direction control valve
c. both stages in two stage direction control are solenoid operated
d. none of the above
ANSWER: pilot stage direction control valve

27)   Which of the following statements are true for accumulator used in hydraulic systems?
1. Accumulator stores fluid with pressure
2. Accumulator stores fluid without any pressure
3. Accumulator stores compressible liquid
4. Spring is used as an external source to keep the fluid under hydraulic pressure
a. 1, 3 and 4
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 4
d. 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: 1 and 4

28)   Which of the following is a gas charged accumulator?

a. bladder type
b. spring loaded accumulator
c. weighted accumulator
d. all of the above
ANSWER: bladder type

29)   How is pressure of fluid under piston calculated in a weighted accumulator?

a. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston area)
b. pressure of fluid = (piston area / weight added)
c. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston force)
d. pressure of fluid = (piston force / weight added)
ANSWER: pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston area)

30)   Which of the following gas is used in gas charged accumulator?

a. oxygen
b. nitrogen
c. carbon dioxide
d. all of the above
ANSWER: nitrogen

31)   The relation for rapid change in pressure and volume adiabatically is given as
a. p0 v0 = p1 v1 = p2 v2
b. p0 v0 = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
c. p0 v0n = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
d. none of the above
ANSWER: p0 v0n = p1 v1n = p2 v2n

32)   Why is the pilot operated check valve used in clamping operation?

a. to reduce leakage in spool valve
b. to avoid decrease in pressure during clamping
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.
33)   Which area does the part shown below indicate?

a. rod area
b. full bore area
c. annulus area
d. none of the above
ANSWER: annulus area

34)   Which of the following statements is true?

a. Meter-in feed circuits have speed control in two directions
b. Standard block feed circuits have speed control in two directions
c. Tank line feed control systems have speed control only in one direction
d. all of the above
ANSWER: Standard block feed circuits have speed control in two directions

35)   Leakage in rotary chucks can be compensated by

a. flow control valve
b. pilot operated check valve
c. accumulator
d. all of the above
ANSWER: accumulator

36)   Which valve is used to block the accumulator from the system for the purpose of safety?
a. pilot valve
b. needle valve
c. detent valve
d. all of the above
ANSWER: needle valve
37)   Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in industrial applications?
a. hydraulic systems
b. pneumatic systems
c. both systems generate same energy
d. cannot say
ANSWER: hydraulic systems

38)   Which type of compressor requires a reservoir for compressed air and why?
a. rotary compressor to avoid pulsating effect
b. reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect
c. both rotary and reciprocating compressors to avoid pulsating effect
d. none of the above
ANSWER: reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect

39)   Which of the following factors is/are considered while selecting a compressor?

a. type of oil filter required
b. volumetric efficiency
c. viscosity of the liquids used
d. all of the above
ANSWER: volumetric efficiency

40)   Which of the following is a component used in air generation system?

a. pressure switch
b. pressure gauge
c. drier
d. intercooler
ANSWER: drier

41)   Where is an intercooler connected in a two stage compressor?

a. intercooler is connected after the two stage compressor
b. intercooler is connected between the two stages of the compressor
c. intercooler is connected before the two stage compressor
d. none of the above
ANSWER: intercooler is connected between the two stages of the compressor

44)   Which of the following logic valve is known as shuttle valve?

a. OR gate
b. AND gate
c. NOR gate
d. NAND
ANSWER: OR gate

45)   In pneumatic systems, AND gate is also known as

a. check valve
b. shuttle valve
c. dual pressure valve
d. none of the above
ANSWER: dual pressure valve

46)   What is a pressure sequence valve?

a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve
ANSWER: it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve

47)   Overlapping of signals in pneumatic systems can be avoided by using

a. rolling lever valve
b. idle roller lever valve
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
ANSWER: both a. and b.

48)   What is the notation used for the sequence of operations mentioned below?
1. Cylinder A undergoes forward stroke
2. Cylinder B undergoes forward stroke
3. Cylinder A undergoes backward stroke
4. Cylinder B undergoes backward stroke
a. A– B– A+ B+
b. A+ B– A+ B–
c. A+ B+ A– B–
d. A+ B–
   A+ B–
ANSWER: A+ B+ A– B–
49)   Which of the following statements is true for cascade method which is used to draw a pneumatic c
a. signal processing valves are connected in parallel
b. when the number of signal processing valves are greater than 4, the signals are strong
c. cascade method does not consider the cost factor
d. all of the above
ANSWER: cascade method does not consider the cost factor

50)   What is the part, shown in below diagram of 3/2 valve, called?

a. manually operated valve

b. pilot operated valve
c. pressure electric converter
d. none of the above
ANSWER: pilot operated valve